Ask Mike, January 2010

How Can I Get Down To 125 Lbs

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:51

Q: Mike I run about 60 to 70 k per week, one day is a 20k run. I try to do weights 2 x's a week, work the main muscles eat about 1980 calories per day and I am still sitting at the weight of 133 lbs. I am a female and very frustrated. How can I get myself down to 125 lbs or so?????

How Many Calories Should A Man Eat To Lose Weight

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: how many calories shoud a man eat a day to lose weight?

A: As above, if you are not sure how much to eat, use my Fitness Guide to get a starter program.

How Many Calories Should I Eat To Lose Weight

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: my AMR is 2197, how many calories should i eat to lose weight?

A: Try my Fitness Guide to get a starter diet and exercise program.

Tend To Lose More Than A Pound A Week

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: mike i have a question, i find it really hard to lose a pound a week, becuase i tend to lose more than a pound, and how can i increase my chances of it being fat, becuase i am trying to lose weight. Should i not eat carbs after 6, when im less productive, and concetrate on more on proteins

Prevent Shin Splints

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: Hi mike, sometimes i have shin splints when i jog, what should i do to prevent this?

Lose 50 Pounds In 4 Months

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: how can i lose 50 pounds in 4 months. Im 243 pounds and my height is 5'11.

Weight Training Once A Week

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: Why is it when I did one whole body weight training once a week I struggled. As soon as I added one extra session in I got my strength back that I had lost and no longer struggled to lift the weights. I know you reccommend at least two hours a week - but if someone cannot do that surely something is better than nothing. I have a program of Hiit and weight trining that I do from Friday to Sunday - ie when I do not have to work or rush and it really works for me. Thanks in advance - good to see your site back

Lose Weight Without Any Cardio

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:48

Q: mike can you still lose weight, if you only weight train, without any cardio.

A: Yes, you can definitely lose weight and fat very effectively without doing any cardio, if you have a good whole-body weight training program and a good nutrition plan.

Man Boobs Since I Was 16

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 17:28

Q: hey mike, i have a question, im 21, 6ft 1, and weigh about 13 stones. Ive had man boobs for like sinse i was 16, and i thought maybe as i grew older i would loose the man boobs due to people saying your body changes and what not. Like if someone was to look at me they would think im athletic, only until i take my top off. I have even trained for a year with good weight training and my diet was verry good also, and i got bigger my arms back and legs had got bigger. I mean i know i have muscle in my chest because i can tense them up and down.

Always Been Very Thin, Tire Easily, Have Low Strength

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 17:14

Q: I am 41 have have always been very thin (105-110) regardless of what or how I eat. I have tried for years to gain weight with no real success. At this point I am also extremely out of shape and have lost most of the muscle mass I had in my younger years. I tire easily and have low little strength overall. I also tend to get a bit dizzy when I do even the mildest workouts like yoga or pilates - kind of like when you stand up too fast and things kind of go black and buzzy.

Best Way To Lose Weight Off Your Legs

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:57

Q: what is the best way to lose weight off your legs?

A: There's no way to tell your body where to lose the fat, but you most definitely force it to lose fat overall which would result in reduced leg fat as well. Please read my How To Lose Fat to get started. You may want to start your own fitness blog so I can monitor your progress and answer your questions (it's all free, of course!)

Turn Lower Chest Fat Into Muscle

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:46

Q: i am 5'8 160 pounds everything on my body is developing and i see results except in my chest i have lower chest fat that is really getting to me how do i get rid of this lower chest fat and turn it into muscle or get rid of it??

Application For iPhone

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:40

Q: Do you have application for iPhone?

A: Not at this time. If there is enough interest I would definitely consider one, so if you are reading this and would be interested in one, please let me know.

How Long Should HIIT Last

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:39

Q: hi mike, i'm thinking of doing hiit every time after my gym session, how long should my hiit last?

A: HIIT is perfectly fine 2-3 times a week, up to 15 minutes per session. More than that would probably be overdoing it for most people, especially if you also do weight training for legs. Unless you are in a very good shape already, even a few minutes of HIIT should be very challenging, so you may want to start with just a few minutes of HIIT per session and add a minute per week till you build up to 15 minutes per session.

Berries Or Rice With Whey

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:33

Q: my 3rd question to you, Mike ! Ok - waiting on whether I should eat the build muscle or lose fat plan asked on 12/6 - looking to get cut (about 10-15lbs away) - next would mixed berries with whey be best after (midday) workout? or whey and brown rice? - only meal after that is dinner, protein & vegetable. Thanks! you are a great resource !

Have 10-15 Lbs More To Lose

Submitted by mike on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 16:28

Q: Mike, You answered my "active" vs. "passive" question - but Have about 10-15 lbs more to lose to aim for being "cut". Workout hard for muscle. So, not sure whether to eat the "lose fat" or the "build muscle" plan - thanks

A: If you are looking to lose weight, then for the purposed of the Fitness Guide you should select 'Lose Fat' as your goal. Note that it's still possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time if you are starting with fairly high body fat, especially if you are relatively young.

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